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Thursday, April 30, 2009

As a member of Portland Bright Neighbor, I came across this information and thought I'd pass it along for those of you interested in a free "light breakfast and lunch" and hands-on workshop. Find the details here.

Also, cheers to another lovely food group meeting! Margaret shared her sweet abode with us and we swapped vegetable gardening stories and feasted on carrot ginger soup (garnished with fresh, homemade yogurt and cilantro), local apples with scrumptious cheddar cheese, and the oh-so-delicious spinach hummus with its cleverly simple secret ingredient. (Maybe Margaret can post the recipe?)

We chatted about the rhythms of seasonal planning/planting/purchasing/preserving and our various current endeavors (square foot gardens, pear tree planting, local beef pickup, and even last night's project of lactofermenting garlic!)...and decided to continue the discussion of Animal, Vegetable, Miracle next month when more readers can join in. (We missed those of you who were away!)

Please feel free to post and share your own stories...the more the merrier!

1. In large, heavy stockpot, cook carrots, onion, garlic and ginger in the oil and optional butter until the vegetables begin to soften.

2. While vegetables are cooking, heat the stock. Add stock to vegetables and simmer on low until the vegetables are thoroughly softened, about 20 minutes. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup in the stockpot until the soup has a nearly smooth texture. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3. Ladle the soup into bowls. Dollop each serving with a bit of yogurt or cream and sprinkle with the chopped chives and/or cilantro. Serve immediately, preferably with slices of crusty bread.

Monday, April 27, 2009

I shared a preview clip of the new documentary, Food, Inc., a little while back, and I just recently received this news and thought I'd pass it along. Sadly, I'm out for Thursday night, but perhaps some of you can make it?

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You're invited to a FREE screening ofFood, Inc.

a new film by Robert Kenner, featuring Eric Schlosser and Michael Pollan

plus a Q & A with Andy Fisher, Director of the Community Food Security Coalition

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Just a quick note to say that this morning a couple of my seeds in my container gardens started poking their heads up out of the soil!! It was so exciting! I've never really grown anything from seed, so I am super encouraged knowing my faithful watering is doing the trick :)

Bring a small jar with a lid that seals shut (can anyone say "lactofermentation"?!)

Topics for discussion: "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle," fun with dairy, lactofermentation and much more!

If you've been to Food Group before, feel free to bring a friend! If you haven't been, it's a blast!! I'm really looking forward to seeing you all again and can't wait to hear what everyone's been up to!

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